Cross of Lorraine ☨

☨ (U+2628) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Cross of Lorraine is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: History and usage of the CROSS OF LORRAINE symbol places it in the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the Common script. Its formal name is CROSS OF LORRAINE, and its code point is U+2628. The symbol appears in many contexts as a simple cross mark. In user interfaces, a cross often denotes close or delete actions. It can also signal an incorrect state, depending on the context. Designers use this mark to show removal or dismissal quickly. The symbol is neutral in meaning but widely understood as a sign of stopping or ending a process. In digital text, it travels with other common symbols in the same block. When used for accessibility, readers expect a single, clear action rather than multiple choices. The cross should be shown with sufficient contrast so it remains visible on different backgrounds. Developers choose where the mark appears to indicate close, cancel, or error. This history of use shows the symbol's role as a brief, universal cue in software and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2628 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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